The Desert Sun
The Desert Sun generates an estimated $10k–$54k/month in revenue from 5k–19k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-07-26).
| Est. revenue / month | $10k–$54k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 5k–19k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.41 ★ (1,710 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #83 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing |
| Released | 02.08.2012 |
| App last updated | 27.05.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Desert Sun app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stori…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 29Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
86% positive · 2k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 2 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $3In-app purchases
4 tiersUpdate history
1 update tracked- v8.10.21mo ago
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
The Desert Sun — FAQ
How much money does The Desert Sun make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, The Desert Sun generates approximately $10k–$54k per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does The Desert Sun get?
The Desert Sun sees an estimated 5k–19k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is The Desert Sun free?
The Desert Sun is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is The Desert Sun's rating?
The Desert Sun holds a 4.41-star average from 1,710 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #83 on the Magazines & Newspapers grossing chart.
When was The Desert Sun released?
The Desert Sun launched on the App Store on 02.08.2012. Its latest version shipped 27.05.2026.
